MLB Scores September 27, 2026: Astros Clinch AL West

Houston captured the American League West, Philadelphia claimed the final National League playoff berth and Los Angeles reached 100 wins on the last day of the regular season.

The MLB scores from September 27, 2026 settled the final postseason questions. First, the Astros shut out the Athletics and clinched the AL West after Minnesota eliminated Texas. Meanwhile, the Phillies beat Tampa Bay to secure the last NL wild card.

Elsewhere, the Dodgers needed 10 innings to earn their 100th victory, while Milwaukee completed a franchise-record 103-win season. 

Houston Astros 9, Athletics 0

Houston removed every bit of final-day suspense with a 12-hit attack and a shutout that delivered the AL West championship. Christian Walker homered, Yainer Diaz doubled and Lucas Spence tripled as the Astros finished 81-81.

Moreover, rookie Ethan Pecko kept the Athletics off the board while Houston pulled away. Because Texas lost earlier in Minnesota, the Astros entered their final innings knowing a victory would complete their comeback to the division crown.

Winning pitcher: Ethan Pecko (2-0)
Losing pitcher: Brady Basso (1-4)

Philadelphia Phillies 7, Tampa Bay Rays 3

Zack Wheeler answered Philadelphia’s biggest assignment of the season with six strong innings, and the Phillies clinched the final NL wild-card berth. Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa homered as Philadelphia avoided a late collapse.

In addition, the Phillies scored enough early to let Wheeler attack the strike zone. The veteran struck out five, and Philadelphia earned its fifth consecutive postseason appearance.

Winning pitcher: Zack Wheeler (14-5)
Losing pitcher: Nick Martinez (15-6)

Los Angeles Dodgers 5, San Francisco Giants 1 — 10 innings

Los Angeles broke a 1-1 tie with four runs in the 10th inning to reach 100 victories. Alex Call doubled home the go-ahead run before Andy Pages supplied a three-run homer.

Until then, San Francisco had matched the NL West champions inning for inning. However, the Dodgers’ late surge gave the club a milestone win heading into its first-round bye.

Winning pitcher: Alex Vesia (3-1)
Losing pitcher: Duncan Davitt (0-1)

Milwaukee Brewers 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4

Milwaukee built a 6-0 lead and then held off St. Louis to close the best regular season in franchise history at 103-59. Jacob Misiorowski earned his 16th victory, while Shane Drohan secured the final three outs.

Although the Cardinals rallied late, the Brewers protected the advantage. Consequently, Milwaukee enters October with the NL Central title and one of baseball’s two best records.

Winning pitcher: Jacob Misiorowski (16-5)
Losing pitcher: Andre Pallante (12-9)
Save: Shane Drohan (2)

Chicago Cubs 6, Boston Red Sox 2

Alex Bregman homered twice against his former league, and Chicago scored three runs in the ninth to turn a close game into a comfortable victory. The Cubs completed the regular season at 89-73.

Meanwhile, Braxton Garrett worked effectively before the bullpen carried the lead home. Colin Rea recorded the save, and both clubs now move into their respective wild-card series.

Winning pitcher: Braxton Garrett (1-1)
Losing pitcher: Tanner Houck (0-1)
Save: Colin Rea (2)

San Diego Padres 9, Arizona Diamondbacks 4

San Diego scored three runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth after Arizona had tied the game at 4. Freddy Fermin delivered a two-run single in the seventh, and Austin Hays added a two-run single an inning later.

As a result, the Padres finished 91-71 and carried momentum into the wild-card round. Arizona, meanwhile, saw its postseason hopes end despite an 86-win season.

Winning pitcher: Griffin Canning (5-9)
Losing pitcher: Justin Martinez (3-1)

Seattle Mariners 7, Los Angeles Angels 3

Seattle broke open a tight game with three runs in the sixth inning. Cal Raleigh produced an RBI single, while Josh Naylor brought home another run as the Mariners ended their season with a victory.

Then Seattle added insurance in the eighth. Even so, the Mariners finished outside the postseason field, while the Angels closed at 62-100.

Winning pitcher: Eduard Bazardo (4-4)
Losing pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi (1-7)

Minnesota Twins 6, Texas Rangers 4

Josh Bell homered and drove in three runs, while Dean Kremer limited Texas to one run over seven innings. The result eliminated the Rangers before Houston finished its division-clinching win.

Texas rallied for three runs across the final two innings, but Minnesota’s early cushion held. Therefore, the Rangers finished one game behind Houston at 80-82.

Winning pitcher: Dean Kremer (5-5)
Losing pitcher: MacKenzie Gore (8-12)

Chicago White Sox 4, Colorado Rockies 2

Randal Grichuk and Brenton Doyle homered during Chicago’s four-run third inning, giving Anthony Kay all the support he needed. Kay allowed one run over five innings.

Notably, the playoff-bound White Sox finished 84-78 after losing 100-plus games in each of the previous two seasons. Colorado, meanwhile, ended a difficult year at 58-104.

Winning pitcher: Anthony Kay (10-9)
Losing pitcher: Kyle Freeland (4-12)

Miami Marlins 5, Atlanta Braves 3

Heriberto Hernández homered, Esteury Ruiz supplied an RBI single and Jared Serna doubled home two runs as Miami closed with a road victory over the NL East champions.

Atlanta threatened late, but Sandy Alcantara finished the game for his third save. Nevertheless, the Braves ended at 94-68 and will carry the division title into October.

Winning pitcher: Michael Petersen (4-4)
Losing pitcher: J.R. Ritchie (1-5)
Save: Sandy Alcantara (3)

Toronto Blue Jays 5, Cincinnati Reds 1

Brandon Valenzuela hit a two-run homer and Charles McAdoo also went deep as Toronto gave Max Scherzer a winning finish. Scherzer controlled Cincinnati and earned his fourth victory.

Furthermore, the Blue Jays supported him with timely power rather than waiting for a late rally. Cincinnati managed only one run and completed the season at 75-87.

Winning pitcher: Max Scherzer (4-9)
Losing pitcher: Brandon Williamson (5-5)

Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Detroit Tigers 2

Konnor Griffin opened the game with a home run and drove in another run as Pittsburgh secured its first winning season since 2018. Jared Jones supplied four innings of one-hit work before the bullpen took over.

Detroit scored twice in the seventh, but the Pirates protected their lead and finished 82-80. Thus, Pittsburgh ended an eight-year wait for a winning record.

Winning pitcher: A. Jones (4-2)
Losing pitcher: River Ryan (0-1)

Kansas City Royals 3, Cleveland Guardians 2

Vinnie Pasquantino hit two solo home runs, including the decisive shot in the eighth inning, as Kansas City edged the AL Central champions. Daniel Schneemann and Jo Adell homered for Cleveland.

However, the Guardians’ loss did not change their postseason position. Cleveland had already clinched the division and a first-round bye.

Winning pitcher: Nate Pearson (3-4)
Losing pitcher: Austin Peterson (0-1)
Save: Lucas Erceg (13)

Washington Nationals 6, New York Mets 4

Washington erased a 4-1 deficit as Andrés Chaparro homered twice and CJ Abrams tripled. Brady House then delivered a run-scoring single during the comeback.

Afterward, the Nationals’ bullpen shut down New York. Erik Tolman handled the ninth for his fifth save, allowing Washington to finish the season with consecutive victories.

Winning pitcher: Will Dion (3-2)
Losing pitcher: Sean Manaea (6-8)
Save: Erik Tolman (5)

September 27 MLB Scores at a Glance

• Houston Astros 9, Athletics 0
• Philadelphia Phillies 7, Tampa Bay Rays 3
• Los Angeles Dodgers 5, San Francisco Giants 1 (10 innings)
• Milwaukee Brewers 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4
• Chicago Cubs 6, Boston Red Sox 2
• San Diego Padres 9, Arizona Diamondbacks 4
• Seattle Mariners 7, Los Angeles Angels 3
• Minnesota Twins 6, Texas Rangers 4
• Chicago White Sox 4, Colorado Rockies 2
• Miami Marlins 5, Atlanta Braves 3
• Toronto Blue Jays 5, Cincinnati Reds 1
• Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Detroit Tigers 2
• Kansas City Royals 3, Cleveland Guardians 2
• Washington Nationals 6, New York Mets 4

Not played: Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees was canceled.

Final MLB Division Standings Through September 27, 2026

American League

East

• Tampa Bay Rays: 98-64
• New York Yankees: 93-68
• Boston Red Sox: 87-75
• Baltimore Orioles: 79-82
• Toronto Blue Jays: 79-83

Central

• Cleveland Guardians: 85-77
• Chicago White Sox: 84-78
• Minnesota Twins: 77-85
• Detroit Tigers: 76-86
• Kansas City Royals: 69-93

West

• Houston Astros: 81-81
• Texas Rangers: 80-82
• Seattle Mariners: 76-86
• Athletics: 64-98
• Los Angeles Angels: 62-100

National League

East

• Atlanta Braves: 94-68
• Philadelphia Phillies: 88-74
• Miami Marlins: 80-82
• Washington Nationals: 77-85
• New York Mets: 74-88

Central

• Milwaukee Brewers: 103-59
• Chicago Cubs: 89-73
• Pittsburgh Pirates: 82-80
• St. Louis Cardinals: 77-85
• Cincinnati Reds: 75-87

West

• Los Angeles Dodgers: 100-62
• San Diego Padres: 91-71
• Arizona Diamondbacks: 86-76
• San Francisco Giants: 65-97
• Colorado Rockies: 58-104

Houston, Cleveland and Tampa Bay won the AL divisions. Atlanta, Milwaukee and Los Angeles won the NL divisions. The wild-card matchups are Boston at the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox at Houston in the AL, plus Philadelphia at Atlanta and the Chicago Cubs at San Diego in the NL.

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